Securities / Derivatives

Securities / Derivatives

HKEX, IDX Sign MoU to Explore Cross-Market Listings

By Editors | 26/07/2023

HKEX and IDX will look to collaborate on cross-border listings, joint product development and ESG initiatives.

Enforcement

Korea Prosecuting 33 Individuals Involved in Convertible Bond Abuse

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 26/07/2023

Out of 40 cases detected, investigations have been completed in 11 cases. Criminal charges were against 33 suspects.

AML / KYC

ESMA Withdraws Recognition Decisions for UAE CCPs

By Editors | 26/07/2023

The recognition decisions were withdrawn due to the UAE’s including in the EU’s AML blacklist.

Securities / Derivatives

SEBI Amends Rules to Enhance Corporate Bond Market Liquidity

By Editors | 26/07/2023

SEBI amends rules to boost corporate bond liquidity in the secondary market, streamline participation and enhance efficiency.

ESG / Sustainability

IOSCO Announces Formal Endorsement of ISSB Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2023

IOSCO is now calling on regulators around the world to consider adopting the ISSB standards in their local jurisdictions.

Securities / Derivatives

What Asset Managers Should Know About China’s New Rules for Private Funds

By Melody Yang | 25/07/2023

Melody Yang and YuYing Wang discuss the impact to global asset managers who are raising funds from Chinese investors or establishing private funds onshore.

Capital / Liquidity

UBS Penalised $388m Over Credit Suisse’s Archegos Failings

By Editors | 25/07/2023

US, UK, and Swiss regulators took coordinated action to punish the “unsafe and unsound” risk management practices at Credit Suisse.

Securities / Derivatives

Mainland Investors Cut Off from Using Northbound Stock Connect

By Manesh Samtani | 25/07/2023

As of 25 July, exchange participants are not allowed to register new BCANs for clients who are Mainland investors.

Securities / Derivatives

Enhancements to Wealth Connect, Bond Connect Coming ‘Soon’

By Editors | 25/07/2023

Regulators to include more products in Wealth Connect and southbound Bond Connect, while allowing more investors to participate.